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Will You Be My Valentine?

Date: Feb 08 2008

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Around the middle of February, you might notice a lot of people wearing pink and red. Some of them will be holding hands and smiling, others weeping in a corner. What’s going on?

You almost forgot! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. February 14th is a holiday that became popular in the middle ages when courtly romance was big. It’s a good time to write a love poem or do something special for the person you’re with or want to be with. But that can be a lot of pressure. Amanda and Devan are a little worried about Valentine’s Day, but luckily, they’ve got each other.

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Dialog

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Amanda

Devan

Amanda: Hi.

Devan: Hey.

Amanda: I just looked at the calendar…not cool. Do you know what’s coming up?

Devan: Um…your birthday?

Amanda: No. I’d be excited if it were my birthday.

Devan: Oh, Valentine’s Day.

Amanda: Yeah. I’m a romantic and everything, but I just think it’s a ridiculous holiday.

Devan: Isn’t it? Unless you’re in a relationship it’s just such a letdown.

Amanda: Absolutely…

Devan: It’s the most depressing holiday. Sadder than being alone on Christmas.

Amanda: I completely agree. It pretty much reminds everyone that’s single or has just broken out of a relationship that they are lonely and they have nothing to be happy about. And the pressure that it puts on couples. For no reason on one day…what to buy your boyfriend or girlfriend, just ‘cause?

Devan: Yeah, it’s pretty much a big slap to the face for anybody who’s not in a happy relationship.

Amanda: Such a Hallmark holiday, but, you know, I did try to get in the mood and I did bake you some Valentine’s cookies.

Devan: Oh…

Amanda: Will you be my Valentine?

Devan: I’ll be your Valentine. Will you be my Valentine?

Amanda: Absolutely.

Devan: Thank you. Cheers.

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Discussion

Amanda seems strangely serious. She says there’s an important day coming and Devan guesses that it’s her birthday. Amanda says that she’d be excited if it were her birthday. Then Devan remembers…Valentine’s Day.

Since both Amanda and Devan like someone who doesn’t appear to like either of them back, they agree that it’s probably going to be a crumby Valentine’s Day.

But even if they both had boyfriends, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be any easier. There’s the pressure to do something special and buy a gift. Amanda points out that Valentine’s Day is very commercial nowadays.

But, rather than just feel sorry for herself, Amanda made some cookies and asks Devan if she’ll be her Valentine. Normally your lover is your Valentine. But if you don’t have a lover, a friend will do to keep you company. Of course Devan says yes, and it starts to look like maybe Valentine’s Day won’t be so bad after all.

Hey! Didn’t you hear? Ebaby! Has a special love story for Valentine’s Day!

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mahmoudjeexaa

Somalia

WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE! Oh really romance. My Valentine I have look for her soon.

tiger love cute

China

2.14 …..................

hairigul

China

yes

carlos_mardini

Turkey

for a real lover every day is valentines's day…

stitch_x

France

Valentine’s Day is king of commercial _
i hate this day, but i have a boyfriend <3

hourglass

China

i'd better hide, i think.

can anybody give advice?

Rikarduhedgehog

Portugal

well i think, valentines day is a great day..if u have girlfriend, is maybe a super day! :P but if u havent a good day passed with friends is amazing too

nad1a

Greece

Holidays is a good thing. It’s nice to have a cause to celebrate and as long as you have such you can turn any day into a holiday. And Valentine’s is an ideal occasion for couples to celebrate. But like any other holiday spent alone it may be rather depressing. And I think what’s even sadder is that showing attention should happen naturally and spontaneously, on a daily basis, instead of waiting for a holiday or a special occasion. Not trying to be cynical but there’s a little bit of hypocrisy in all that.

kitty4

India

ok you can join me dear. I dont mind

cherish-cherryforever

China

best wishes for all the vanlentines.

magicalbird

China

Lonely,lonely,lonely

cassy0401

China

I think it is very romantic when a man give me a rose and a box of chocolate

roy18

China

I don't think Valentine’s Day is a letdown if we haven't a boyfriend or girlfriend.Because we have a lot of friends.

roy18

China

I don’t think Valentine’s Day is a letdown if we haven’t a boyfriend or girlfriend.Because we have a lot of friends.

caril_19

Yemen

Hi to all.
Realy I hope that I can find my lover in this website which mean one of u’”nice girls”.If yes please send me a messagge

MWang

China

Emotion is the most precious thing of human being. But love, as an important relationship between people is quite hard to achieve. Maybe, it's easy to touch a person but it's very difficult to feel his/her heart. Valentine's day is a chance to notice people don't ignore your feeling and your lover.

jinrun998

China

valentine,oh,it is a lovely day,i can see lots of people are very happy to make friends,and they will get the more dificult is the gifts.but i have no girlfriend yet! so i have nothing. i hope that i will have my her .

cjman

China

Haha,the hallmaik day is coming.Hope all over the lovers have a good and special day.but..this year,i just spend this day all alone.eat single cake.haha

haitham4vip

Egypt

i think not every one here know more about that day…......................

Benny.Hu

China

China also has a valentine day every year’s lunar calendar in July seventh day . It stems from an ancient fable that the cowherd boy and the female weaver will meet that day